Scouting, Volume 40, Number 1, January 1952 Page: 6
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Boy Scouts of Israel
Welcome to the Boy Scouts of Israel as a new
member of the Boy Scouts' International Bureau.
It is interesting to know that the land where our
Holy Bible was written, the land which was the
birthplace of both Judaism and Christianity, now
has a Scout Movement of its own. This organization
is now an officially recognized part of this World
Brotherhood of Scouting.
The movement is sponsored by the Department
of Education of the State of Israel.
We in America are happy to have had some part
in supplying basic literature and equipment to this
new group through the World Friendship Fund. The
Jewish Committee on Scouting, in cooperation with
the Fund, is continuing this effort.
Parent Cooperation
The following is one of several significant reso-
lutions adopted in Chicago in May, by the National
Council:
WHEREAS, the active cooperation of*parents in
Scouting has proved an effective means of helping
boys to secure the utmost benefit from the program,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the National Council
urges Local Councils and Units to emphasize the
importance of enlisting parents' cooperation in
Scouting through the various means in current
practice, including:
A personal visit by one or more leaders to the
parents of the new members of the Unit explain-
ing and encouraging them to take an active share
in the Unit program.
Regularly scheduled Unit functions, such as
Mother's Day programs, Parents' Night, Demon-
strations, Family Picnics.
The use of Unit Mothers' Clubs and Dads' Clubs
where desirable.
Recognition of parents in Unit ceremonies, si^ch
as Investitute Ceremonies, Court of Honor Pro-
grams, Troop Installations, Charter Renewals,
and other appropriate occasions.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a study
be made of additional means to give parents, espe-
cially mothers, opportunity to serve in Scouting,
with particular reference to rural areas where both
men and women play important roles in adult farm
organizations.
James E. West Award
Any member of the Boy Scouts of America who
is not over twenty years and nine months as of
June 1, 1952, is eligible to apply for the above
award. The award is given by the Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, as a memorial to
the late James E. West, who was a life-long cham-
pion of conservation. It carries a grant of $500 to
be used for the further study of conservation in a
college or university. It is made for the candidate's
outstanding service to conservation, and his per-
sonal record of scholarship, character, and Scouting
participation.
Application must be in before June 1, 1952.
Blanks may be secured through the Home Office.
Scouters should encourage every boy who has
a good record of conservation work to send in his
application.
Mr. Commissioner
Mr. Finance Chairman —
Philmont is for you too! Along with the courses
offered for leaders of Cub Packs, Scout Troops, and
Explorer Posts, described elsewhere in this issue,
will be two courses aimed straight at you.
A Commissioners' Conference will be held at
Philmont, July 27-August 2.
A Specialization Course in Finance will be given
at Philmont, July 6-12.
These courses will be led by outstanding experts
in the field, and will represent the finest possible
training for the Scouters who carry these critical
responsibilities in Local Councils.
Likewise the same grand opportunity is open to
you to bring your family and to enjoy the vacation
thrills of this incomparable "Scouters' Paradise."
There will be a program to include the entire
family. Adventure is high — costs are low. For
more details read the story on page four of the
December issue of Scouting. Then talk it over with
your Scout Executive.
Scout Training Pays Off —
Writes Private First Class John Broujos, United
States Marine Corps, "I myself have found that a
large part of my Marine Corps training has been a
"review" of Scouting. From leadership and dis-
cipline to such skills as map reading, first aid,
pathfinding, personal hygiene, drilling, and nature
lore, the Scout Movement has prepared me to grasp
quickly and clearly many aspects of military train-
ing. Thus does the Boy Scouts of America contrib-
ute immeasurably to the mobilization program. It
helps make strong, disciplined, versatile fighting
men — fortified by the religion, morality, and pa-
triotism of the Scout Oath."
SCOUTING
FOR ALL SCOUTERS
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